Strong Second Half Propels Lady Eagles

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The MSJC women's basketball team won their fourth straight game Wednesday defeating host College of the Desert 73-39.

Brandie McCann led the Lady Eagles offense with 17 points. Danielle Smith added 14 points and 8 assists while Kyna Lewis chipped in with 11 points and 9 rebounds. With the game tied at 21-21 with 3 minutes left in the first half the Lady Eagles exploded on a 24-2 run that lasted 5 minutes into the second half to put the game out of reach. Autum Jenkins came alive in the second half scoring all 7 of her points in the second stanza and grabbing 8 of her team high 12 rebounds.

The win improved MSJC's record to 22-8 on the season and 9-4 in Foothill Conference play. The Lady Eagles host San Bernardino Valley on Saturday at 1 pm in their final regular season game. The Lady Eagles will honor their three sophomores prior to the contest. You can hear all the action on the Eagle Radio Network at msjc.edu or AM 1620.